Local flooding expected in Cork as rain warnings kick in for Munster counties

Seperately, a status yellow rain warning for Waterford was issued by Met Éireann for the same period.

Flooding on Midleton's Main Street during Storm Babet last year. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Localised flooding in Cork city is "expected" as yellow and orange weather warnings kick in on Wednesday, according to Cork City Council.

A status yellow rain warning has been in place for Cork and Kerry since 3pm on Monday and will expire at midday on Wednesday - at which point a status orange warning will kick in, lasting until midday on Thursday.